Somebody Else's daughter was a huge let down. The build up is slow and antagonizing. It is full of cliches, Aids, adoption, molestation, murder, eating disorders, adultery, drug abuse, pornography and on and on....
It is as if the writer felt the need to address all the issues wrong with the world in one book, making generalizations in a poor attempt to captivate the reader.
I struggled through this novel and nearly put it down, unfinished a handful of times. The character development is mediocre. There is nothing thrilling, inspiring or thought provoking about this book.
I wanted complexity and suspense. I got boredom and aggravation. If your interested, borrow the book, don't purchase it.
Grade: C-
1 comment:
I had a very different opinion of this book. In terms of cliches, I don't know what you mean, because I felt the book was unique and different from most books I've read. Especially the complexity of the characters, and the various themes the author brings in. I also found the build up important because you get to know the characters better than most.
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